''Leggadina'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of
rodent
Rodents (from Latin , 'to gnaw') are mammals of the order Rodentia (), which are characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws. About 40% of all mammal species are rodents. They are na ...
s from
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...
.
Species
Genus ''Leggadina''
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Forrest's mouse
The Forrest's mouse (''Leggadina forresti''), or desert short-tailed mouse, is a small species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is a widespread but sparsely distributed species found across arid and semi-arid inland Australia, commonly found ...
, ''Leggadina forresti''
Thomas, 1906
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Lakeland Downs mouse
The Lakeland Downs mouse (''Leggadina lakedownensis'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.
It is found only in Australia.
Its natural habitat is dry savanna
A savanna or savannah is a mixed woodland- grassland (i.e. grassy woodl ...
, ''Leggadina lakedownensis''
Watts, 1976
References
Rodent genera
Taxa named by Oldfield Thomas
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